In the summer of 1995, a group of urban pioneers, in what was then considered a sketchy neighborhood on the edge of downtown Kansas City, decided to show that there was beauty and life in Union Hill by inviting folks to come and have a look at the gardens they had carefully and lovingly cultivated at their homes.

In the neighborhood's newsletter that August, there was the following report:

Today Union Hill has become a highly desirable place to live, whether you rent or own, and our annual garden tour regularly attracts more than 500 visitors who enjoy the day, visit the food trucks, listen to some great music, enjoy buying from local vendors and visit gardens throughout our community.

This year's Union Hill Garden Tour will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 10am to 3pm, and it will be bigger and better than ever!